Biology:Spirulina major
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Short description: Species of bacterium
| Spirulina major | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Bacteria |
| Phylum: | Cyanobacteria |
| Class: | Cyanophyceae |
| Order: | Spirulinales |
| Family: | Spirulinaceae |
| Genus: | Spirulina |
| Species: | S. major
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| Binomial name | |
| Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont, 1892[1]
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Spirulina major is a species of cyanobacteria in the family Spirulinaceae.[2][1] It's found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and sparsely on the shores of South America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and India .[3]
Uses
Like other species of spirulina, Spirulina Major can be used as a highly nutritional food. Native cultures in Mexico and Africa in particular have used spirulina as a source of protein, especially for athletes.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont, 1892" (in en). https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=660933.
- ↑ "Spirulina major" (in en). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/taxonomy/270636/.
- ↑ "Spirulina major Kützing ex Gomont, 1892 - Ocean Biodiversity Information System". https://obis.org/taxon/660933.
- ↑ Pint, John (2018-12-21). "Spirulina, or 'Aztec cheese,' is Mexico’s pre-Hispanic superfood" (in en-US). https://mexiconewsdaily.com/mexicolife/mexicos-pre-hispanic-superfood/.
Wikidata ☰ Q67376219 entry
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